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Chattooga River: DNR says13,946 fish were killed as result of the anhydrous ammonia spill
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has released it’s Fish Kill Report concerning the ammonia spill at Mount Vernon Mills in Trion on the Chattooga River. The WRD said they were first notified of the kill by a call on June 28th. The caller stated...
One person critically injured after crash on I-75, GSP says
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A driver is in critical condition after crashing into a semi-truck on I-75 on Monday afternoon, Georgia State Patrol said. According to GSP, troopers responded to I-75 North at Mount Paran Road around 4:30 p.m. to investigate a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries. The crash prompted all lanes to be blocked during rush hour traffic.
Engineers rate Georgia "C+" in infrastructure
ATLANTA — The condition of Georgia's infrastructure received a decidedly mediocre grade of "C+" Monday in a report released by the Georgia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. "This is a wakeup call," Tim Echols, vice chairman of the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), said during a news conference at the state Capitol. "We need to get better." Georgia ports achieved the highest score - "B+ - among...
GMSDC Announces Honorable Roger Bruce as 2024 Blue Legend Award Recipient
The Georgia Minority Supplier Development Council (GMSDC) is proud to announce that the Honorable Roger Bruce will be the 2024 recipient of the Blue Legend Award, the top individual honor at the Council’s annual Spirit of Alliance Awards (SOA). This year’s SOA gala – scheduled for Wednesday, August 28th – will be a luncheon presentation, hosted by the Coca-Cola Company at its world headquarters in Midtown. For 42 years now, the Spirit of Alliance event has celebrated the best and brightest in supplier diversity and minority business development, by recognizing the corporations, minority businesses, buyers, executives and leaders who set the standard for inclusive procurement in Georgia. The Blue Legend honors a trailblazer in supplier diversity who has overcome tremendous obstacles and persevered in pursuing economic equity in our Great State. Roger Bruce is a tireless warrior who is more than deserving of this recognition.
How much can landlords charge for rent and security deposits in NC?
GREENSBORO, N.C. — How much a landlord can charge for a security deposit is changing around the nation. As of July 1, 2024,, California and Georgia have set limits on how much a landlord can charge a renter for a security deposit. These two states, now join about half the states in our nation that have some cap on security deposits. Some states allow only one month, some two, and others no more than three months rent as a security deposit.
Shrimp Secrets: Federal investigation looking into effect foreign shrimp has on American market
SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - There is a new federal investigation that Georgia shrimpers are calling a make or break for the industry. WTOC Investigates has been tracking the issue of imported shrimp possibly tanking the market for locals. The number of Georgia shrimpers has dipped to a record low as...
Double Deadly Stabbing: Georgia man accused of killing wife and unborn child
COLUMBUS, Ga. — Above video: Your Monday headlines. A Georgia man is facing charges after police say he stabbed his wife to death, also killing the couple's unborn child. According to the Columbus Police Department, officers responded Friday afternoon to 20th Avenue, finding a 20-year-old woman suffering from stab wounds.
Unemployment claims in Georgia increased last week
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 6,644 in the week ending June 28, up from 5,004 the week before, the Labor Department said. U.S. unemployment...
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